maternal and fetal wellbeing in stage 1 of labour
Last reviewed 01/2018
Maternal:
- antenatal education, including exercises, breathing etc
- continual support
- analgesia
- minimal oral fluid intake - sips of water
- avoid dehydration
- antacids
Fetal:
- monitor heart rate
- monitor pH, pO2, pCO2
- monitor for meconium in liquor